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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,600.86, 35,308.71 and 17,641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,600.86, 35,308.71 and 17,641.26 is: 24,330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,600.86 : 35,308.71 = 17,641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,600.86/35,308.71 = 17,641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,600.86x = 35,308.71 × 17,641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,600.86x = 622,890,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,890,133.37/25,600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.83

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